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Darfur Now
Starring:
Don Cheadle, Adam Sterling, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, John Prendergast, many politicians
Genre: Documentary
In Theaters: Nov 2nd 2007

Review By:
Michael M. Dance

School:
NYU class of 2007

Favorite Quote:
"...and hey, I met you. You are not cool." - Almost Famous
Sudanese government. While the Sudanese government doesn't necessarily have to be compliant with the ICC, it actually has international influence that makes you feel like progress actually is being made.

Other parts of the film are also moving: we see a humanitarian, Pablo Recalde, deliver food and aid to those in need, cheering every time he leaves because no one was killed during the trip. A cursory look at a female member of a rebel force in Darfur promises to be interesting, although there's not much footage with her. And the official representative from the Sudanese government, as he repeatedly claims that the genocide isn't actually happening, is such a blatant sleazeball that even he can't stop from smirking at his own B.S.

There are worthy passages in the film. Ultimately, though, many people will be left wondering the same question they had going into the film: okay, but what can we actually do?

Movie Grade: B-

Synopsis:

An examination of the genocide in Darfur, a western region of the Sudan, Darfur Now focuses on six people from all walks of life each doing what they can to end the instability and violence.



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